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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain has chosen nightrain as his entrance music. Luiz Brandao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roland Deschain's chin.
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170 cm
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155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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177 cm
24
154 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Brandao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roland Deschain! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Deschain rushes Brandao and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Brandao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deschain blocks it with crossed arms. Deschain slows down the pace here.
Deschain lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Luiz Brandao has been cut. Deschain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brandao.
A short body shot lands from Deschain as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deschain. Deschain lands a left hand.
Deschain lands a body punch. Deschain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandao or not. Deschain lands a body punch. Brandao turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Brandao is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Deschain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brandao off and has taken his back! What can Brandao do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Deschain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Brandao can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brandao tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Brandao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brandao is working hard here to advance position. Deschain working for a guillotine from mount but Brandao is in no mood to give up. Deschain prevents Brandao from getting the reversal. Deschain controlling the pace for now. Brandao tries to hold on but Deschain pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Deschain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Let's hope that Deschain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Brandao can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deschain controlling from mount. Brandao is trying to escape the mount.
Deschain gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Deschain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brandao slips a jab and a cross from Deschain.
Brandao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Brandao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deschain as he avoids it easily. Roland Deschain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brandao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Roland Deschain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Deschain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Deschain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brandao slips a jab and a cross from Deschain.
Deschain dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice jab there from Deschain. Deschain works over Brandao's head and body with a nice combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Brandao moves out of range as Deschain strikes. Brandao looks for a takedown but Deschain sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Deschain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brandao momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain dominated that round. The cut man is working on Luiz Brandao's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Deschain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brandao. Brandao tries to clinch up and Deschain counters with a one-two to the body. Deschain ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Deschain is looking to land body kicks. Deschain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice takedown defense from Deschain. No joy for Brandao on that attempt. Deschain lands a head shot. A big left from Deschain misses. Deschain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Brandao misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deschain cracks a nice hook into Brandao's ribs. Deschain lunges at Brandao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brandao's hand. Brandao misses with a takedown and Brandao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brandao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Deschain lands a nice looking body shot.
Deschain throws a shot to the body.
Deschain punishes Brandao's body with a nice straight punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brandao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Deschain throws a series of punches but Brandao moves out of range. Brandao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brandao moves forwards but Deschain connects with a nice, crisp jab. Brandao tries to keep at a distance but Deschain has taken the fight into the clinch. Deschain crunches a lovely knee into Brandao's ribcage. Deschain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Deschain working some nice short punches in the clinch. Deschain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Deschain.
Deschain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brandao. Still in the clinch, Deschain scores with a nice short uppercut. Deschain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandao backwards. Deschain has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Deschain lands an elbow just above Brandao 's eye. Deschain lands a knee to the head.
Luiz Brandao's cut is getting worse. Deschain scores with a nice hook to the head. Deschain lands a shot to the body. Deschain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brandao. Deschain lands a knee to the head.
Deschain lands a body punch. Deschain works on Brandao's body with a couple of short punches. Deschain lands a left hand.
Deschain is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deschain lands a nice shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Deschain. A short body shot lands from Deschain as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Deschain.
Deschain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deschain. Brandao drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brandao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice right hand lands inside from Deschain. Brandao tries for a takedown but Deschain manages to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Deschain.
Deschain cracks Brandao with a nice body shot. Deschain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Deschain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deschain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. A right handed body shot lands from Deschain.
Deschain lands a body punch. Deschain lands an uppercut. Deschain scores with a hook to the body. Roland Deschain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Deschain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brandao. Deschain works on Brandao's body with a couple of short punches. Deschain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Deschain. Deschain lands a left hand.
Deschain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Deschain lands a shoulder strike. Deschain digs a right hand underneath Brandao's ribcage. Brandao let out a lung full of air as it connected. Deschain lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Deschain lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. Deschain lands a body punch in the clinch. A right hook to the body lands for Deschain.
Deschain scores with an uppercut up the middle. Deschain works on Brandao's body with a couple of short punches. A short body shot lands from Deschain as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Deschain.
Deschain lands a body punch in the clinch. Deschain lands a nice shot to the body. Deschain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brandao's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Deschain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandao backwards. A body shot lands from Deschain.
Deschain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Deschain scores with a shot to the side of Brandao's head. Deschain lands a nice shot to the body. Deschain just leaning against Brandao, taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Deschain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Luiz Brandao's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Deschain lands a head shot. Deschain waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Brandao. Deschain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brandao misses with a takedown attempt and Deschain counters with a nice uppercut. Deschain getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Deschain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deschain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice jab there from Deschain. Brandao shoots for a takedown but Deschain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Brandao tries to clinch up. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Deschain connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deschain throws the left hand but Brandao avoids the punch easily. Deschain digs a good body shot into Brandao's ribs. Brandao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Deschain counters with a lovely shot to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him. A lazy left from Deschain finds it's target. Deschain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandao doesn't seem bothered though. Brandao walks into a straight right hand from Deschain. Deschain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Deschain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roland Deschain seems to be getting the better of the standup. Brandao ducks right into an uppercut from Deschain.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Deschain jabbing away but nothing is landing. Brandao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Deschain counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Deschain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brandao's hands. Brandao has his takedown stuffed and Deschain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brandao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deschain dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Deschain has Brandao up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Deschain lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandao backwards. Deschain using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Deschain - that landed with a thud.
Deschain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Nice body punch from Deschain. Deschain lands with a left to the head. Deschain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Deschain digs a right hand into Brandao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandao's gas tank. Deschain stalling against the ropes.
Deschain continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. A left hand lands to the body for Deschain.
Deschain is leaning against Brandao and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Deschain lands a body shot. Deschain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A short right from Deschain on the inside. Deschain lands with a right to the head. Deschain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Deschain lands a left hand.
Deschain lands a knee to the head.
Deschain scores with an uppercut up the middle. Brandao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Deschain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Deschain lands with a right to the head. Deschain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Deschain.
Deschain scores with a hook to the body. Deschain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandao or not. Deschain is pressed up against the ropes. Brandao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deschain down to the mat. Deschain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Brandao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Deschain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandao doesn't seem phased though. Brandao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Roland Deschain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Brandao misses with a takedown attempt and Deschain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Deschain lands a nice shot to the body. Deschain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Deschain stops a takedown attempt from Brandao.
Deschain holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Brandao can't get the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Roland Deschain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Deschain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Deschain!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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